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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash McDermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cash McDermont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Pettis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a head kick that misses
and McDermont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermont fails with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDermont to regain full guard.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but McDermont is retaining full guard.
Pettis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pettis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDermont working a defensive guard here.
McDermont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pettis is controlling him.
Pettis looking to sit in guard and control but McDermont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis wants to stand up but McDermont is controlling him.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing McDermont from controlling successfully.
Pettis wants to stand but McDermont is controlling the position.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDermont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDermont trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis controlling McDermont's posture.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but McDermont is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pettis wants to stand up but McDermont is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDermont.
Pettis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDermont is trying to defend but Pettis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDermont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermont trying to control but Pettis postures up.
Pettis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the action but McDermont is working from the bottom.
Pettis not doing much here.
Pettis passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pettis with the ground and pound from mount.
McDermont is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nice takedown defense from McDermont. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.
No luck for Pettis with that takedown attempt.
Cash McDermont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Pettis.
Pettis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDermont swivels and escapes.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermont chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDermont as he jumps to the side.
Gilbert Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
McDermont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pettis to the mat! Pettis manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Pettis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pettis tries to sprawl but McDermont drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but McDermont has control of the leg.
Pettis has his hands clasped together around McDermont's back. He's all about the action.
Pettis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pettis trying to control here.
Pettis has a hand on McDermont's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDermont takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermont dominating with strikes here.
Pettis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pettis manages to control the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermont looking for a guillotine from mount but Pettis is having none of it.
McDermont looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by McDermont.
McDermont can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis wants to try and get back to his feet.
McDermont pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pettis is trying to stand up.
Pettis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermont dominating with strikes here.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but McDermont has a good base and remains in mount.
McDermont breaks from Pettis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pettis can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDermont looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pettis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDermont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
McDermont lands with some strikes.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but McDermont has a good base and remains in mount.
McDermont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pettis hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermont is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermont looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis tries to hold on but McDermont pushes him away.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Pettis is looking to improve his position but McDermont isn't that keen on the idea.
Pettis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDermont lands with some strikes.
McDermont prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDermont here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDermont looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pettis wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermont lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pettis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pettis tries to reverse the position but McDermont maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermont lands a heavy elbow.
Pettis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McDermont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pettis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cash McDermont dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermont's waist but McDermont gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Pettis shoots and misses
and McDermont counters with an inside leg kick.
Pettis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cash McDermont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Pettis.
A left and a right from McDermont both land. Nice combination.
McDermont lands with a slapping head kick.
McDermont gets tackled into the cage by Pettis. Pettis maintains the clinch.
McDermont has had enough of the clinch but Pettis keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDermont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDermont avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis goes for a takedown attempt but McDermont pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by McDermont.
It looks like Gilbert Pettis has been cut.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but McDermont shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pettis shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermont stuffs the takedown attempt from Pettis. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
McDermont goes for a double leg but Pettis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pettis continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDermont pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDermont dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on McDermont's head and hops out.
Pettis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDermont sprawls well initially but Pettis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDermont is looking to control Pettis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermont avoid being mounted?
Cash McDermont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pettis in particular looking to stall.
Pettis is trying to control the action in half guard but McDermont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDermont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but McDermont defends the submission attempt.
McDermont desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pettis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDermont is just riding it out for now. Pettis eventually gives up the hold.
Pettis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McDermont reverses the position - he's now on top in Pettis's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but McDermont is having none of it.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing McDermont from controlling successfully.
McDermont prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermont won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.
McDermont stops Pettis from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cash McDermont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDermont has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cash McDermont!
A relieved looking Cash McDermont thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Honeypott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bowlsby's choice of entrance music: Fuck You Im Drunk. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
3 - 16 - 0 |
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183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manfred Honeypott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bowlsby!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowlsby loads up on a big right hand but Honeypott slips the punch.
Bowlsby lands a body shot.
Honeypott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honeypott throws an overhand right that lands on Bowlsby's shoulder, as Bowlsby tries to avoid the shot.
Honeypott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowlsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honeypott.
Honeypott slips under a jab.
Bowlsby throws an overhand right that lands on Honeypott's shoulder, as Honeypott tries to avoid the shot.
Bowlsby catches Honeypott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowlsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honeypott was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowlsby.
Bowlsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowlsby moves out of range as Honeypott strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Honeypott.
Bowlsby cracks Honeypott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Honeypott walks into a stiff left hand from Bowlsby.
It looks like Manfred Honeypott has been cut.
Bowlsby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honeypott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowlsby throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeypott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowlsby misses with an uppercut. Honeypott saw that one coming.
Bowlsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Honeypott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowlsby misses with a looping left.
Bowlsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowlsby scores with a body shot.
A cross from Bowlsby lands.
Honeypott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowlsby throws a hook but Honeypott avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bowlsby finds it's target.
Bowlsby misses with a looping left.
Bowlsby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowlsby throws a body punch but Honeypott moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeypott throws a body punch but Bowlsby moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowlsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Bowlsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowlsby.
Bowlsby throws a big shot that misses.
Bowlsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honeypott.
Honeypott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Honeypott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honeypott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowlsby moves away.
Bowlsby scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Bowlsby misses its intended target.
Bowlsby throws a shot from downtown. Honeypott moves away and avoids it.
Bowlsby throws a poor cross that misses
and Honeypott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowlsby thinking.
Honeypott looks to land a left hand but Bowlsby moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honeypott throws a hook to the side of Bowlsby's head but Bowlsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowlsby throws a hook to the side of Honeypott's head but Honeypott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honeypott is looking to wear down Bowlsby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Honeypott misses the jab.
Honeypott slips a jab from Bowlsby.
Bobby Bowlsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowlsby throws a lazy right hand but Honeypott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowlsby scores with a decent looking hook.
Bowlsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honeypott.
Bowlsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honeypott was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowlsby.
Bowlsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bowlsby.
Honeypott moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowlsby throws the left hand but Honeypott avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Honeypotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowlsby throws a big shot that misses.
Honeypott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowlsby throws an off balance right hand
and Honeypott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowlsby with a nice cross.
Bowlsby cracks Honeypott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Honeypott clobbers Bowlsby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bowlsby sizes up Honeypott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Honeypott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Honeypott is rocked!
Honeypott misses with a body shot.
Oh Honeypott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honeypott backs away from a small jab... but Bowlsby lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Honeypott crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Bowlsby with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bobby Bowlsby!
Bobby Bowlsby took some time post fight to say the following; 'Them two losses hurt me, this win is small dosage pain killer, temporary relief to what my goals are. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trap feints and as Ua raises his hands in defense, Trap changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trap connects with a couple of short punches.
Trap is pushing down on Ua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ua is fighting to maintain full guard but Trap has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trap thows a huge punch but Ua dodges it nicely.
Trap is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trap is keen to just control but Ua is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ua is looking for a sweep. Trap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trap.
Trap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trap throwing shots but Ua is blocking nicely.
Ua is trying to control but can't.
Trap lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Trap there.
Trap slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trap moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trap creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trap throws an elbow but Ua slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trap scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Trap has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Trap working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trap in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ua takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trap looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ua is avoiding damage well.
Ua looking for a sweep but Trap has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Trap looking to control but Ua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trap postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ua badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Trap around the waist but Trap pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Trap is the winner by TKO! Trap jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Trap!
Jon Trap seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipod Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Cannon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ipod Apple!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple rushes Cannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Cannon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Cannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Apple up against the cage.
Apple should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Cannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apple is leaning against Cannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannon is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannon has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannon.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon taking a breather.
Apple blocks the elbow strike.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple blocks an uppercut.
Apple prevents a body shot from Cannon.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Cannon misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apple's elbow.
Apple lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Cannon has the dominant position.
Cannon wants to stall.
Apple tries to break free but Cannon pushes him back against the cage.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannon is defending well for now.
Cannon looking to stall.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon rushes Apple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cannon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Cannon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple blocks an elbow strike.
Cannon lands a nice elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Apple has eaten all the pies!
Cannon lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ipod Apple has been cut.
Apple misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Cannon into the cage.
Apple breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Cannon.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Apple.
Cannon scores with a hook to the body.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Cannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Apple works on Cannon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Apple.
A head punch on the inside from Cannon fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Apple.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Apple blocks an elbow strike.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannon misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Apple.
Apple lands a left hand.
Apple lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Cannon tries to tie him up.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannon wants to stall.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannon has double underhooks.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple blocks a body shot from Cannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willy Cannon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ipod Apple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apple lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannon has his back to the cage.
Apple pushes Cannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannon stalling in the clinch but Apple improves position.
Cannon tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Cannon back against the cage.
Cannon prevents Apple from breaking the clinch.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Cannon.
Apple avoids a wild elbow strike from Cannon.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon stops a takedown attempt from Apple.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Cannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Apple avoids the elbow strike from Cannon, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cannon throws an elbow but misses.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Cannon is controlling him.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cannon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Cannon gets through Apple's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Willy Cannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple tries to work over Cannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannon.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
Cannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apple.
Cannon tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Apple tries a body shot but Cannon blocks it.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
A short body shot lands from Cannon as the two fighters clinch.
Cannon has Apple pushed against the cage.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Cannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Cannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannon tries to work over Apple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple lands a takedown into guard.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cannon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cannon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannon tries to get out of the position.
Apple trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Apple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cannon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Apple prevents a body shot from Cannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannon.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Apple lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Cannon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ipod Apple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Apple has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Cannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Apple.
Cannon has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
Cannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple tries to work over Cannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannon is trying to stall.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannon working aggressively here.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon has Apple pressed against the cage, preventing Apple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple tries for a takedown but Cannon manages to get underhooks.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Willy Cannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple jumps guard but Cannon stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Apple lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cannon.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Cannon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple lands a body punch.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple dodges an elbow strike from Cannon.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Apple digs a right hand into Cannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cannon's gas tank.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apple has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cannon after a bit of a struggle.
Apple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cannon tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
Cannon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannon is defending well for now.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Ipod Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple tries a body shot but Cannon blocks it.
Apple misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ipod Apple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cannon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xav Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger's entrance music is Danger. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xav Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Danger pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks wants to clinch.
Hendricks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hendricks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danger circles away quickly and effectively.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Danger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hendricks for as long as he can get away with.
Hendricks manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danger prevents Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danger chips away with some ground and pound.
Danger works over Hendricks with some ground and pound from guard.
Danger lands a couple of elbows.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danger.
Danger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danger is in close to Hendricks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger postures up and lands a big shot to Hendricks's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendricks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
Danger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks controls Danger momentarily but Danger frees himself.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Danger isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danger dives in for a single leg takedown but Hendricks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Danger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Danger there.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Danger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xav Danger dominated that round.
That's time! Danger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendricks shoots in for a double leg but Danger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
Hendricks shoots and misses
and Danger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danger.
Danger wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Danger is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danger.
Hendricks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Danger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Danger is in close to Hendricks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danger pushes down on Hendricks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
Danger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danger is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hendricks is not content to let Danger control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danger stalling.
Danger thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Danger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danger.
Danger is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Danger is trying to control. Hendricks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks taking some punishment here, with Danger in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendricks wants to control but Danger is keeping busy.
Hendricks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Danger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Danger winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks has hold of Danger's hands but Danger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to get back to full guard but Danger takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Danger looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Hendricks really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Danger with a couple of short strikes.
Hendricks is rocked!
Danger lands a big elbow - Hendricks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hendricks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xav Danger!
Xav Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Tricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capital Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment has chosen Everybody by: Yo Gotti as his entrance music. Capital Punishment is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Tricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Capital Punishment!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tricks throws a sloppy head kick and Punishment moves out of range easily.
Punishment slips a jab from Tricks.
Tricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punishment sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tricks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punishment avoids the head kick by Tricks.
Jim Tricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tricks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tricks.
It looks like Capital Punishment has been cut.
Tricks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punishment.
Tricks scores with a shot to the body.
Tricks throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tricks misses the target.
Punishment walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tricks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punishment walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punishment walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tricks.
Punishment blocks the body kick.
Punishment slips a jab and a cross from Tricks.
Tricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punishment moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punishment dodges the punch combination from Tricks.
Tricks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punishment doesn't seem bothered though.
Punishment on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tricks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punishment shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tricks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tricks misses with a series of wild punches.
Tricks swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punishment takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punishment slips under a jab from Tricks.
Punishment shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Punishment showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punishment prevents Tricks from standing back up.
Punishment seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tricks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Capital Punishment!
Capital Punishment bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Summer - Just Run. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Dude!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura moves into the clinch successfully.
Dude pushes Centura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dude.
Dude will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Centura up against the cage.
Dude lands with a right to the head.
Centura taking a breather.
Centura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Centura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dude lands a hook that snaps the head of Centura backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Centura is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Centura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Centura's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Centura drops to his knees and Dude pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Dude!
Jesus Dude is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Jesus Dude took to the microphone: 'You were just an experiement anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Iron Man by Black Sabbath as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Armstrong throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but Armstrong moves his leg out of the way.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rutger Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Armstrong throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Svensson slips a straight right by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Svensson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Armstrong back to the cage. Svensson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Armstrong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Svensson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong with a hook.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong lands a jab.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svensson is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Armstrong takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Svensson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Armstrong finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensson's head.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Svensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Armstrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Armstrong cracks Svensson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
Armstrong throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Armstrong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson slips a jab from Armstrong.
Svensson scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
A combination from Svensson does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Rutger Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Svensson moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Armstrong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Svensson lands with a hook. Armstrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svensson cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson slips under a jab from Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rutger Svensson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Armstrong 's knee.
Svensson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armstrong. Armstrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson walks into a left hand.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Svensson with a jab.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Svensson scores with a jab.
Armstrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Armstrong misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson scores with a decent looking hook.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svensson throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Svensson throws a sloppy body shot
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Armstrong throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Svensson slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armstrong is trying to control but Svensson passes into side control!
A lull in the action here as Svensson stalls from top position.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armstrong throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Armstrong with a jab.
Armstrong throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svensson, right into the meat.
Svensson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armstrong has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armstrong slips a jab from Svensson.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Armstrong throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Armstrong misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong there.
Svensson thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensson. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson misses with the combination.
Svensson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson had his way with Hank Armstrong in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensson. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong wants to stand but Svensson is controlling the position.
Armstrong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svensson controls the pace.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Svensson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Svensson lands a head shot.
Good work by Armstrong as he checks the leg kick.
Armstrong takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson lands with a good body shot.
Armstrong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svensson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Armstrong scrambles back to his feet.
Svensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
A jab lands there for Armstrong.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Rutger Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Svensson.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Hank Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutger Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svensson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger Svensson!
Rutger Svensson is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Hank Armstrong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope I gave the fans a good performance even though I lost. It just wasn't my night but I'm still alive and if my opponent let's me have another go at him I promise to kill him in the rematch.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmi Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram has chosen Walk With Me In HELL!!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmi Nedram will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmi Nedram!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Januzaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nedram doesn't seem bothered though.
Januzaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nedram was well out of range. Poor timing from Januzaj.
Nedram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Januzaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Januzaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nedram.
Januzaj takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Nedram.
Nedram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nedram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nedram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nedram slips a jab from Januzaj.
Nedram lands with an uppercut that bounces Januzaj off the cage and back into range.
Januzaj takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nedram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Januzaj.
A big right from Januzaj misses.
Jimmi Nedram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Januzaj throws out a loose jab but Nedram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Januzaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice combo by Nedram! Oh, that's hurt him - Januzaj falls to the canvas and Nedram follows him into side control.
Januzaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nedram decides to stand back up.
Nedram connects with an inside leg kick.
Januzaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nedram.
Januzaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nedram counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Januzaj looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nedram lands a right hand from hell, dropping Januzaj. Nedram pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmi Nedram!
Jimmi Nedram is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmi Nedram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flatline Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom has chosen blood blood blood blood as his entrance music. Oleg Maximov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Maximov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flatline Tom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximov throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maximov throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maximov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Tom slips a jab from Maximov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maximov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tom is out of range.
Maximov moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tom wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximov won't allow it.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov landing knees to the body.
Tom looks winded!
Maximov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximov slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Tom blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximov controlling the action here for a moment.
Tom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maximov landing knees to the head.
It looks like Flatline Tom has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov is stalling here.
Tom misses with a body punch.
Maximov blocks a body shot from Tom.
Maximov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maximov stalls.
Tom misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Tom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tom.
A head punch on the inside from Tom fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tom.
Maximov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tom up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tom as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tom.
Maximov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tom trying to control the position but instead, Maximov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tom into the cage.
Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov stalling.
Maximov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov blocks an elbow strike.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tom avoids it.
Maximov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom avoiding damage as Maximov throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Maximov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tom misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flatline Tom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximov misses with the combination.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Tom moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maximov, right into the meat.
Maximov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maximov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maximov is looking to control Tom's arms but Tom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximov has his back to the cage.
Maximov prevents Tom from breaking the clinch.
Tom throws an elbow that misses.
Tom letting Maximov take a breather here.
Tom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tom.
Maximov stalling against the cage.
Maximov lands a nice elbow.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tom avoids it.
Maximov lands a knee to the body.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Maximov landing knees to the body.
Maximov lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Maximov.
Maximov slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Maximov.
Maximov controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oleg Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maximov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximov.
Oleg Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tom to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov throws a body shot but no joy.
Oleg Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tom counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tom lands with a light punch inside.
Tom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tom can do to turn this around?
Tom scores with a shot to the side of Maximov's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximov.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tom is defending well for now.
Maximov stalls.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
Maximov is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom misses with an elbow strike.
Tom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov leaning against his opponent.
Tom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximov is keeping busy.
Maximov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tom avoids it.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tom as Maximov tries to tie him up.
Maximov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flatline Tom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oleg Maximov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov slows down the pace here.
Tom can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Maximov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tom gets an underhook and turns Maximov into the cage.
Maximov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Maximov crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
Tom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tom up against the cage.
Maximov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tom is defending well for now.
Tom working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tom as Maximov tries to tie him up.
Tom avoiding damage as Maximov throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom letting Maximov take a breather here.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tom.
Tom can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
Maximov missing with knees to the body.
Tom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Tom letting Maximov take a breather here.
Tom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tom throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Maximov effectively controlling the action here.
Tom trying to control the position but instead, Maximov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tom into the cage.
Maximov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tom up against the cage.
Tom leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Maximov takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov blocks a body shot from Tom.
Tom managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom being controlled against the cage.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tom avoids it.
Maximov slows down the pace here.
Tom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Tom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Flatline Tom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maximov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maximov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tom swings widly with a right hand
and Maximov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximov has managed to clinch.
Maximov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximov.
Tom letting Maximov take a breather here.
Tom managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Tom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tom is defending well for now.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximov is keeping busy.
Maximov stalling against the cage.
Tom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut.
Maximov lands a knee to the body.
Maximov slowing the pace effectively.
Tom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
The referee calls for Maximov to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Tom misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a two punch combination.
Maximov closes the distance and clinches.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Tom throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Tom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tom being controlled against the cage.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov blocks a body shot from Tom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov has Tom pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Tom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximov.
Maximov throws a body punch but Tom moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Maximov.
Maximov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximov lands a slapping body shot.
Tom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maximov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximov misses with a low kick as Tom jumps back.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body. Tom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maximov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Maximov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maximov under the eye.
Maximov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov had his way with Flatline Tom in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maximov moves out of range as Tom strikes.
Tom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximov clinches up against the cage.
Maximov missing with knees to the body.
Tom letting Maximov take a breather here.
Tom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is pushing Tom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tom avoiding damage as Maximov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov takes a shot to the head.
Tom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Tom trying to control the position but instead, Maximov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tom into the cage.
Tom lands a right hand.
Tom struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tom fails to land.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The referee calls for Maximov to work.
Maximov working Tom over with knees to the body.
Maximov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Maximov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tom back to the cage. Maximov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Maximov finds it's target.
Maximov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximov.
Tom looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom throws a wild body kick that Maximov sees coming a mile off.
Maximov throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Flatline Tom's cut even more.
Tom thumps Maximov with a low kick.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tom circles away quickly and effectively.
Tom wants to land a leg kick but Maximov is out of range.
Maximov misses with a double jab
and Tom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
Maximov clinches up with Tom and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tom.
Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
Tom misses with a punch on the inside.
Tom tries to throw a body punch but Maximov avoids it by throwing Tom back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Maximov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tom.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximov.
Maximov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tom up against the cage.
Maximov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flatline Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Maximov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tom throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Maximov!
Oleg Maximov retains his heavyweight title!
As Oleg Maximov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yes'.
In defeat, Flatline Tom stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back next time better prepared. he may have won, but i instilled a fear in him when he felt my power.'.
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